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Pat Tearney
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You Don't Have to Go it Alone

Horse owners and trainers expect you to be the hoof-care expert, but a real expert also knows when to ask for some help
By Pat Tearney posted on August 26, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing
J.D. Downs has been shoeing full time since 2006 and has built a pretty successful practice near his Frederick, Colo., home. If he has one particular piece of advice for young shoers, it's â"Don't get in over your head."
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The Hoof-Care Bottom Line

10 Ways to Advance Your Business

Investing in business education will help you run your farrier business more efficiently, more effectively and more economically
By Esco Buff posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Many small business owners don't succeed due to a lack of understanding on how to effectively run their operations.
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[Video] The Importance of Mentors

May 23, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices
International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame farriers Randy Luikart, Chris Gregory and Simon Curtis discuss the role that mentors have played in their careers as well as the importance of mentors to all farriers.
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Melissa Voigt

First Years Can Be Tough Ones

Novice farrier touts the benefits of
January 1, 2005 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Source: Melissa Voigt
Late in 2003, I began my journey into the exciting world of horseshoeing. The school I chose to attend was a very reputable one, that offered 2-, 12- and 16-week courses. I chose the 16-week course, thinking that would be plenty of time to learn everything there is to know about horseshoeing.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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Life Data Labs

Life Data Labs Inc

Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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Kawell USA

Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
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SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.
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